Today's top stories: Jordan Fisher joins the cast of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE MUSICAL: THE SERIES, Joshua Turchin pens songs for a Luca TikTok musical, and more! [24], Tveit returned to Wicked as Fiyero in January 2009. Tveit will co-staralongside Ashley Loren who continues in the role of Satine. When youre not in a musical but you still live in New York, youre still always seeing theater, Tveit says. I really feel like the success of that song is this emotional exorcism that he goes through when he delivers it every night., Between traveling to and from Manhattans own version of the Parisian cabaret, Tveit tries to keep a low profile. Christian has kind of a doe-eyed quality and Aaron Tveit isn't exactly that. This marks his Broadway debut. Any thoughts are appreciated, though I know we're all working with limited information, thanks! The Musical", Miguel Cervantes Reveals the 'Addition' to His. It's definitely just a tease, but as far as official first impressions go, since this is the show's first real bit of marketing to the public, it's a pretty bland first impression, and this show needs to be anything but that. Ward's Broadway credits includeEscape to Margaritaville, Rock of Ages, Xanadu, Saturday Night Fever, Something Rotten and The Producers. But who knows. [72] In October 2020, he was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical, one of the musical's fourteen nominations. Scroll down for the latest news. Tveit won a Tony Award for his performance in the Tony-winning Best Musical. The Musical in the role of Christian for a 12-week limited engagement beginning Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at the . Tony Award-winner Aaron Tveit will return to the Broadway company of Moulin Rouge! Aaron Kyle Tveit (/ t v e t /; born October 21, 1983) is an American actor.. Tveit originated the lead role of Christian the composer in the stage adaptation of Moulin Rouge! Current star Tony nominee Derek Klena will return to the role on April 11, 2023. Both Harris and Ward are coming to the Broadway mounting from the North American tour of the musical. And I remember being struck that all these people were going crazy for her, Tveit says. Tveit was born in Middletown, Orange County, New York, to Posie and Stanley Tveit. #1. Ive sung a bunch of Taylor Swift in concerts, says Tveit, who has staged his own shows at Irving Plaza and other venues across the country. 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[74][75] Tveit resumed his role as Christian when Moulin Rouge! I've said before I'd love to see him in this role. Dylan Paul will play the role in the interim. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. He stayed with the musical until May 8, 2022, when he took his final bow after more than 500 shows. Hes also appeared on Broadway in Catch Me If You Can, Next to Normal, Wicked and Hairspray. Broadway Star. [43] In July 2012, Tveit took part in a private reading for a new musical based on the animated film, Anastasia. Thanks so much for some insight! He read for the character Dimitri, a con man who brings Anastasia to a wealthy Empress searching for her missing granddaughter, in return for a reward. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. I think Jordan is a better fit than Tveit, but as long as we're dreamcasting, I think we could thinkeven more doe-eyed. But thats the nature of live theater. [19] Tveit received a nomination for the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Featured Actor for this role. Aaron Tveit Booked 'Moulin Rouge!' on the Audition Room FloorLiterally. [2][3] His brother, Jon, is five years younger[4] and a Catholic priest in the Archdiocese of New York. As long as they don't wreck it, I'll round up. Tony Award-winner Aaron Tveit will return to the Broadway company of Moulin Rouge! Because what we do changes people's lives. Tveit, who is 35, grew up in upstate New York and moved to Manhattan shortly after graduating from Ithaca College. 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[12] He turned down business school scholarships to major in vocal performance at Ithaca College, a decision his parents supported, before switching to musical theater after his first year because he missed acting and theater. Music, radio and podcasts, all free. I said they should, didn't say they would! I think it'd be neat to see him try it out though. The name of the game of this is recovery, says Tveit, who finds ways to wind down from performing until 10 p.m. six nights a week. Tveit began his professional career in 2003 when he joined the national tour of Rent as Steve and the understudy for Roger/Mark. [13], Following Rent, he returned to school briefly but left to play Link Larkin in the first national tour of Hairspray. ;[81] the show's second season was announced and began production in June 2022 and airs in spring 2023. He has previously been seen on Broadway in Catch Me If You Can, Next to Normal, Wicked and Hairspray., This will mark Harris Broadway debut, though he has starred in numerous productions in his native Australia, such as Miss Saigon, Legally Blonde, Wicked and Chess. Ward was most recently seen on Broadway in Escape to Margaritaville. His other Broadway credits include Something Rotten!, Rock of Ages, Xanadu and The Producers.. [51], Following the end of Graceland, Tveit was cast in a variety of other television and film productions. [82][83] Tveit returned to Moulin Rouge! A man can dream! 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His screen credits include Schmigadoon!, American Horror Stories, Graceland,Grease Live!, Gossip Girl, Brain Dead,Les Misrables and more. This is the first time that only one person has been nominated in an acting category as well as a first for Tveit, who had never been nominated for a Tony Award prior to his turn as Christian, the penniless writer who falls for the Moulin Rouge's star performer Satine. Aaron Tveit will reprise his Tony-winning turn as Christian at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre for a limited time beginning January 17, 2023 . JENNA GREENE FOR VARIETY. [66] Tveit has been universally praised for his portrayal; New York Times theater critic Ben Brantley said that Christian was "a role [Tveit] was born to play" during the Boston run of the show and later said that his 'passionate and uncompromising' performance was his "best Broadway work to date". And thats not just because theres an elephant residing in the theater. Tveit also revealed that Baz Luhrmann, who directed the 2001 film starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor as its star-crossed lovers, as well as his Luhrmann's wife, Moulin Rouge! And Ive always liked that., Moulin Rouge!, which honors the spirit and excess of the 2001 Baz Luhrmann movie, is the most over-the-top production of the fall season. Valentina3 said: ""Christian has kind of a doe-eyed quality"You guys are describing Jeremy Jordan, you know."Exactly. [52] Tveit then starred in the baseball themed movie Undrafted which was released on July 15. Tveit doesn't really strike me as that type. The listing broker is Douglas Ellimans Carl Ekroth. The El Tango De Roxanne should be fantastic. It must be the hair/makeup/costume or something, it's the first time I've looked at Aaron and thought "you look old". [55] Following the cancellation of BrainDead after one season on October 17, 2016, Tveit had time to perform more concerts in 2017[56] and more screen roles including a reprisal of his role from The Good Wife on an episode of The Good Fight and a starring role in the independent film Created Equal which held screenings in early 2018. It was announced today that Aaron Tveit will reprise his Tony Award-winning performance as Christian in Moulin Rouge! Moulin Rouge! reimagines some of the movies greatest hit ditties from Lady Marmalade to Come What May but it also stays current with a mind-boggling array of pop songs from contemporary radio. Based on the 2001 film,. The 1,100-square-foot roof deck comes with built-in planters and Manhattan skyline views. Broadway star and singer Aaron Tveit is in the unique position of being the only person nominated for a Tony for best leading actor in a musical, for his starring role in "Moulin Rouge!". And I always remembered that, when I was a series regular on shows., Tveit didnt intend to take an eight-year break from Broadway. The fifth-floor, one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo is 766 square feet and boasts 1,600 square feet of outdoor space. [38] During this period, Tveit appeared in an episode of the television series Ugly Betty titled "All the World's a Stage" as Zachary Boule, Betty Suarez's boyfriend. The Musical' Offers a Party, and a Playlist, for the Ages", "Broadway's 'Moulin Rouge! So many people have said to me that theyre happy that Im back on Broadway, and thats been surprising. He made his Broadway debut in this role in 2006. It changes people's hearts. Chace and Penn [Badgley] were going to barbecue, and they invited me to lunch with them. But he noticed that they stopped clamoring for her attention after she stepped out of the lights. About a year from the opening night of the out of town tryout. Broadway darling Aaron Tveit is returning to Broadway in January, reprising his Tony-winning role as Christian in " Moulin Rouge! ^Exactly. Listen online or download the iHeart App. Aaron Tveit won a Tony Award for 'Moulin Rouge!' This year was the first time Tveit has been nominated, and the circumstances were unusual: he was the only person nominated in the category,.